In this episode of From Failure to Launch, Keira sits down with Gabriela Rocha, cofounder of Laboratoria, to explore her winding journey across continents, languages, and industries — and how she’s helping reshape the future of tech for women across Latin America.
From growing up in Brazil and Los Angeles to co-founding a movement that empowers women from underserved communities to launch tech careers, Gabriela opens up about:
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Why she never had a "5-year plan" — and why that’s okay
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Building Laboratoria from the ground up
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Her belief in learning by doing and student-centered education
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Fresh research on gender disparity in tech across Latin America
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Maternity penalties, equal pay, and the systems that still need to evolve
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What real solutions could look like for working moms and future leaders
Whether you're a founder, a learner, or figuring it all out — this episode is full of honesty, insight, and purpose.
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